Sign painter demographics and statistics in the US
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Sign painter gender statistics
26.2% of sign painters are women and 73.8% of sign painters are men.
- Male, 73.8%
- Female, 26.2%
Sign painter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.8% |
| Female | 26.2% |
Sign painter gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,398
Female income
$39,553
Sign painter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sign painter positions over time. Currently, 26.2% of sign painters are female.
Sign painter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.48% | 19.52% |
| 2011 | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 2012 | 81.70% | 18.30% |
| 2013 | 82.71% | 17.29% |
| 2014 | 79.92% | 20.08% |
| 2015 | 82.06% | 17.94% |
| 2016 | 80.22% | 19.78% |
| 2017 | 78.92% | 21.08% |
| 2018 | 77.53% | 22.47% |
| 2019 | 74.72% | 25.28% |
| 2020 | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 2021 | 73.82% | 26.18% |
Sign painter related jobs gender ratio
We compared sign painters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Sign Painter | 74% | 26% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Sign painter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sign painters is White, which makes up 54.8% of all sign painters. Comparatively, 28.5% of sign painters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of sign painters are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.5%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sign painter race
| Sign painter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sign painter race and ethnicity over time
See how sign painter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sign painter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.11% | 10.55% | 2.00% | 19.01% |
| 2011 | 65.84% | 11.55% | 1.96% | 18.38% |
| 2012 | 66.11% | 11.18% | 1.96% | 18.06% |
| 2013 | 65.57% | 10.68% | 1.88% | 19.50% |
| 2014 | 64.60% | 10.05% | 2.20% | 20.80% |
| 2015 | 63.12% | 9.77% | 1.72% | 23.10% |
| 2016 | 62.38% | 9.68% | 1.96% | 22.75% |
| 2017 | 63.66% | 8.88% | 1.77% | 22.74% |
| 2018 | 63.06% | 8.98% | 1.92% | 23.63% |
| 2019 | 61.53% | 9.96% | 1.91% | 24.14% |
| 2020 | 60.95% | 9.48% | 2.04% | 22.49% |
| 2021 | 54.83% | 9.13% | 2.10% | 28.46% |
Sign painter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sign painters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sign painters have the lowest average salary at $41,615.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,443 |
| White | $45,139 |
| Black or African American | $41,663 |
| Asian | $45,276 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,615 |
Average sign painter age
See how the average age of sign painters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sign painter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 |
Sign painter age breakdown
The average age of sign painters is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the sign painter population.
Sign painter age breakdown
| Sign Painter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Sign painter educational attainment
The most common degree for sign painters is bachelor's degree, with 33% of sign painters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Sign painters by degree level
| Sign painter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Sign painter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sign painters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,521 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, sign painters earn a median annual income of $44,414 compared to $44,288 for sign painters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,414 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,288 |
| No Education | $41,313 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,521 |
Sign painter employment statistics
Most sign painters work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where sign painters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sign painters work.
Sign painter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Sign painter jobs by company type
Employees with the sign painter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sign painters prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Sign painter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 16% |
Sign painter jobs by industry
The most common industries for sign painters are retail, government and manufacturing.
Sign painter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Government | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Media | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Sign painter turnover and employment statistics
Sign painter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sign painters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sign painter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sign painter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.78% |
| 2011 | 19.00% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 8.86% |
Average sign painter tenure
The average sign painter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 272 sign painters resumes in Zippia's database.
Sign painter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Sign painter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sign painters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer | 1.40% | 13,839 |
| Live Hanger | 1.75% | 844 |
| Form Setter | 2.24% | 15,722 |
| Searchlight Operator | 2.76% | 30,395 |
| Hardwood Floor Refinisher | 3.39% | 16,291 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
| Sign Painter | 4.71% | - |
Similar sign painter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer | 1.40% | 13,839 |
| Live Hanger | 1.75% | 844 |
| Form Setter | 2.24% | 15,722 |
| Searchlight Operator | 2.76% | 30,395 |
| Hardwood Floor Refinisher | 3.39% | 16,291 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Foreign languages spoken by sign painters
The most common foreign language among sign painters is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
Sign painter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |